Yves Torop, the head coach of Al Ahly, expressed his dissatisfaction following his team's 1-1 draw against Ceramica Cleopatra in the match that took place as part of the first round of the group stage to determine the champion of the Egyptian Premier League for the 2025-2026 season.

During the press conference after the match, Torop stated that his team lost two important points, noting that the penalty claimed by Al-Ahly was valid in his opinion. He confirmed that he watched the incident after the game and expressed understanding for the referee's situation if he was unable to see the ball clearly.

The Danish coach added that the reactions after the match, which resulted in yellow and red cards, cannot be justified despite the frustration. He explained that Ceramica succeeded in capitalizing on one opportunity to score, while Al Ahly needed several attempts to equalize.

Torop criticized the pitch, stating that it does not facilitate good football, emphasizing the difficulty of performing at this level under such conditions, despite his focus on developing his team and working on improving results.

The coach discussed his tactical choices, emphasizing that he always relies on players who are ready for each match. He noted the participation of some players despite their imminent departure and the offensive changes he made in the second half in his pursuit of victory. He concluded his remarks by affirming that the competition for the league title continues despite losing two points.